2025 BRAID★MASTER Competition in Orlando, FL

2025 Braid Master Competition

• Date: 4/5/2025 SATURDAY

• Location: Beauty Master Orlando Location

  7175 W Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32818

• Online Application

  • Free to Apply

  • Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older.

  • Please complete the application form, and you'll be all set to proceed.

• Timeline

  • 3/20/2025: Application Closes @ 3:00 PM

  • 3/21/2025: Final 20 Participants Announcement @ 3:00 PM

  • Announcement through WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / EMAIL

    Response required to confirm the reservation. Please make sure to reply.

• Winner/Prizes: Selected 3 of 20 Participants

  • 1st Winner: $1,000 + Crystal Award + Ring Light

  • 2nd Winner: $500 + Crystal Award + Ring Light

  • 3rd Winner: $300 + Crystal Award + Ring Light

• Rules and Guidelines

1) Eligibility and Application

• This competition is open to professional stylists, hair stylists, barbers, freelance stylists, students, and aspiring cosmetologists and stylists.

• Age limit: Participants must be 18 years or older.

• Location: The competition will be held at the Beauty Master Orlando Location; 7175 W Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32818.

• Application: 

  • To be among the final 20 participants selected for the Braid Master Competition opportunity, all applicants must complete the online application form by March 20th, 3:00 PM. Please ensure that all fields in the application form are filled out completely.

  • There is no application fee; it's entirely free. 

  • Participant updates will announce through the website(events), Instagram, and email, and the final selected 20 participants are required to maintain ongoing communication to confirm their participation through email.

• If any of the rules or regulations are not followed, The Braid Master reserves the right to refuse participation in the event.

2) Contestant Agreement Requirement

• All stylists, barbers, and models are required to submit the contestant agreement form before starting the competition. 

• By submitting this form, both the stylists and models agree to use photos and video images by DBA BeautyMaster, BM FL LLC. Beauty Master and all other assigns.

3) Competition

• Arrival Time: Competitors are required to arrive at the venue no later than 10:00 AM, one hour before the event starts. Any participant arriving later than 10:00 AM will be disqualified from participating in the competition. It is crucial to adhere to the specified arrival time to ensure fair competition and allow for necessary preparations.

• Competition Time:

  • The competition starts promptly at 11:00 AM and will end at 2:00 PM (3hr)

  • All competitors must complete the braiding process from start to end at The Beauty Master Orlando Location. While some preparatory work may be done before arriving at the venue, the final execution of the braids must take place on-site.

• Participants should bring their own hair kits, such as braid lace, accessories, or any other tools they may need to create their braided hairstyle.

• Only contestants and models are allowed in the competition prep area. Any unauthorized persons in the prep area may result in points deduction for the contestant.

• Guests are welcome to support participants from designated viewing areas.

• Competitors will have the duration of the show to models and complete the final style on stage prior to the conclusion of the event.

4) Hair

• Must be purchased from Beauty Master (proof of purchase required)

• Hair can be purchased before or on the day of the event.

• Please bring your receipt on competition day for verification.

🚫 Pre-Styling Before the Event

• Hair must arrive clean and blow-dried only – no curls, braids, or pre-set styles.

• No pre-attached hairpieces – all additional hair must be added during the competition.

✨ Styling Tools & Products

• Participants are welcome to bring their own styling tools and products (e.g., combs, brushes, hair dryers, gels, sprays, etc.).

• While hairpieces must be purchased from Beauty Master, you have full creative freedom with your personal styling products and tools.

5) Makeup and Attire Guidelines

• Model

  • Makeup and attire should complement the hairstyle. 

  • Your model should have their hair prepared in advance for the competition. 

  • All necessary preparations must be completed prior to the competition, such as makeup and basic wardrobe. It is essential to have everything ready beforehand so that the hairstyling can be performed efficiently and effectively. 

  • Please note that all submissions must be presented on a live model, and no mannequins or styling heads are permitted. 

  • All models must be dressed properly in tasteful attire, and no vulgarity will be allowed with outfits. 

  • There are no age or gender restrictions for models. 

  • We recommend that the clothes and accessories worn by the models are within the limits of what is legal in a public place. Nudity, genital exposure, and excessive exposure are prohibited. To prevent accidents, any excessively large accessories, very high heels, or overly large outfits will be checked by staff before the start of the presentation.

• Stylist

  • All participants are recommended to wear black clothes to maintain a cohesive look.

  • We will provide an apron.

6) Winners

• The judges will select the final 3 winners.

• All the winners will be promptly awarded their cash prizes within 14 days following the conclusion of the competition.

7) Provided

• DBA BeautyMaster, BM FL LLC. Beauty Master are responsible for providing the following:

  • Placed styling chair and table

  • Apron & Styling Cape

8) Update & Question

• If we receive questions from participants, we will directly share to update the website. Please keep checking for updates.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact “hello@beautymaster.com”

If you have any further questions, please contact hello@beautymaster.com.